Ski, Hike, and Visit Vineyards Banner Elk Cabin offers accommodations in Banner Elk, 17 miles from Grandfather Mountain. The air-conditioned accommodation is 8.9 miles from Sugar Mountain. With free Wifi, this 2-bedroom vacation home features a flat-screen TV, a washing machine, and a fully equipped kitchen with a toaster and kitchenware. Towels and bed linen are available in the vacation home. The property has an outdoor dining area. Tri-Cities Regional Airport is 61 miles from the property.